Bernard has been pictured in England ahead of a proposed move to Everton, but fellow Brazilian Richarlison has not tried to persuade his friend Yerry Mina to also join the Premier League club.
Shaktar Donetsk winger Bernard was seen at Manchester Airport on Wednesday afternoon and is expected to join his compatriot Richarlison at Everton prior to Thursday's deadline.
Richarlison praised the 25-year-old, who has 14 caps for Brazil, and feels he would be a fine addition to Marco Silva's squad.
"Bernard is a great player, a player for the Brazilian national team, and I also followed his progress with Atletico Mineiro," Richarlison said at a press conference on Wednesday.